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ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
ਸੋਹਿਲਾ | Sohilaa
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ | Raag Siree-Raag
Gurbani (14-53)
Ashtpadiyan (53-71)
Gurbani (71-74)
Pahre (74-78)
Chhant (78-81)
Vanjara (81-82)
Vaar Siri Raag (83-91)
Bhagat Bani (91-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਝ | Raag Maajh
Gurbani (94-109)
Ashtpadi (109)
Ashtpadiyan (110-129)
Ashtpadi (129-130)
Ashtpadiyan (130-133)
Bara Maha (133-136)
Din Raen (136-137)
Vaar Maajh Ki (137-150)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ | Raag Gauree
Gurbani (151-185)
Quartets/Couplets (185-220)
Ashtpadiyan (220-234)
Karhalei (234-235)
Ashtpadiyan (235-242)
Chhant (242-249)
Baavan Akhari (250-262)
Sukhmani (262-296)
Thittee (296-300)
Gauree kii Vaar (300-323)
Gurbani (323-330)
Ashtpadiyan (330-340)
Baavan Akhari (340-343)
Thintteen (343-344)
Vaar Kabir (344-345)
Bhagat Bani (345-346)
ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
Gurbani (347-348)
Chaupaday (348-364)
Panchpadde (364-365)
Kaafee (365-409)
Aasaavaree (409-411)
Ashtpadiyan (411-432)
Patee (432-435)
Chhant (435-462)
Vaar Aasaa (462-475)
Bhagat Bani (475-488)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੂਜਰੀ | Raag Goojaree
Gurbani (489-503)
Ashtpadiyan (503-508)
Vaar Gujari (508-517)
Vaar Gujari (517-526)
ਰਾਗੁ ਦੇਵਗੰਧਾਰੀ | Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree
Gurbani (527-536)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਹਾਗੜਾ | Raag Bihaagraa
Gurbani (537-556)
Chhant (538-548)
Vaar Bihaagraa (548-556)
ਰਾਗੁ ਵਡਹੰਸ | Raag Wadhans
Gurbani (557-564)
Ashtpadiyan (564-565)
Chhant (565-575)
Ghoriaan (575-578)
Alaahaniiaa (578-582)
Vaar Wadhans (582-594)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੋਰਠਿ | Raag Sorath
Gurbani (595-634)
Asatpadhiya (634-642)
Vaar Sorath (642-659)
ਰਾਗੁ ਧਨਾਸਰੀ | Raag Dhanasaree
Gurbani (660-685)
Astpadhiya (685-687)
Chhant (687-691)
Bhagat Bani (691-695)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਤਸਰੀ | Raag Jaitsree
Gurbani (696-703)
Chhant (703-705)
Vaar Jaitsaree (705-710)
Bhagat Bani (710)
ਰਾਗੁ ਟੋਡੀ | Raag Todee
ਰਾਗੁ ਬੈਰਾੜੀ | Raag Bairaaree
ਰਾਗੁ ਤਿਲੰਗ | Raag Tilang
Gurbani (721-727)
Bhagat Bani (727)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀ | Raag Suhi
Gurbani (728-750)
Ashtpadiyan (750-761)
Kaafee (761-762)
Suchajee (762)
Gunvantee (763)
Chhant (763-785)
Vaar Soohee (785-792)
Bhagat Bani (792-794)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ | Raag Bilaaval
Gurbani (795-831)
Ashtpadiyan (831-838)
Thitteen (838-840)
Vaar Sat (841-843)
Chhant (843-848)
Vaar Bilaaval (849-855)
Bhagat Bani (855-858)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੋਂਡ | Raag Gond
Gurbani (859-869)
Ashtpadiyan (869)
Bhagat Bani (870-875)
ਰਾਗੁ ਰਾਮਕਲੀ | Raag Ramkalee
Ashtpadiyan (902-916)
Gurbani (876-902)
Anand (917-922)
Sadd (923-924)
Chhant (924-929)
Dakhnee (929-938)
Sidh Gosat (938-946)
Vaar Ramkalee (947-968)
ਰਾਗੁ ਨਟ ਨਾਰਾਇਨ | Raag Nat Narayan
Gurbani (975-980)
Ashtpadiyan (980-983)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਲੀ ਗਉੜਾ | Raag Maalee Gauraa
Gurbani (984-988)
Bhagat Bani (988)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਰੂ | Raag Maaroo
Gurbani (889-1008)
Ashtpadiyan (1008-1014)
Kaafee (1014-1016)
Ashtpadiyan (1016-1019)
Anjulian (1019-1020)
Solhe (1020-1033)
Dakhni (1033-1043)
ਰਾਗੁ ਤੁਖਾਰੀ | Raag Tukhaari
Bara Maha (1107-1110)
Chhant (1110-1117)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕੇਦਾਰਾ | Raag Kedara
Gurbani (1118-1123)
Bhagat Bani (1123-1124)
ਰਾਗੁ ਭੈਰਉ | Raag Bhairo
Gurbani (1125-1152)
Partaal (1153)
Ashtpadiyan (1153-1167)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਸੰਤੁ | Raag Basant
Gurbani (1168-1187)
Ashtpadiyan (1187-1193)
Vaar Basant (1193-1196)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਾਰਗ | Raag Saarag
Gurbani (1197-1200)
Partaal (1200-1231)
Ashtpadiyan (1232-1236)
Chhant (1236-1237)
Vaar Saarang (1237-1253)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਲਾਰ | Raag Malaar
Gurbani (1254-1293)
Partaal (1265-1273)
Ashtpadiyan (1273-1278)
Chhant (1278)
Vaar Malaar (1278-91)
Bhagat Bani (1292-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਾਨੜਾ | Raag Kaanraa
Gurbani (1294-96)
Partaal (1296-1318)
Ashtpadiyan (1308-1312)
Chhant (1312)
Vaar Kaanraa
Bhagat Bani (1318)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਲਿਆਨ | Raag Kalyaan
Gurbani (1319-23)
Ashtpadiyan (1323-26)
ਰਾਗੁ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤੀ | Raag Prabhaatee
Gurbani (1327-1341)
Ashtpadiyan (1342-51)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਜਾਵੰਤੀ | Raag Jaijaiwanti
Gurbani (1352-53)
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Sehskritee Mahala 1
Sehskritee Mahala 5
Gaathaa Mahala 5
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Chaubolae Mahala 5
Shaloks Bhagat Kabir
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Swaiyyae in Praise of Gurus
Shaloks in Addition To Vaars
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Mundavanee Mehl 5
ਰਾਗ ਮਾਲਾ, Raag Maalaa
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<blockquote data-quote="Admin" data-source="post: 126494" data-attributes="member: 1"><p><strong>Sikh Summit on Capitol Hill: U.S. Lawmakers Apprised of Sikh-American Issues</strong></p><p>PRESS RELEASE</p><p></p><p>Washington, D.C.</p><p></p><p>In a week-long series of meetings with lawmakers, Sikh organizations and community leaders engaged United States Senators and Members of Congress in a dialogue about issues that most affect Sikhs in the country.</p><p></p><p>The 2010 Sikh Summit was organized by UNITED SIKHS as part of their ongoing advocacy projects to protect Sikh civil and human rights. Issues presented to legislators included Hate and Bias Crimes, Verbal Harassment, and General Xenophobia, Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, Misidentification and Watch-list Issues, Employment Discrimination, TSA and Photo-Identification Issues, a Separate Count of Sikhs in Census, the safety of Sikhs in Pakistan, and the Right to Turban in France and Belgium.</p><p></p><p>The Sikh Summit was a way for leaders of the Sikh community and Sikh organizations across the United States to gather on Capitol Hill and express issues of the Sikh community to Senators, Congress persons and members of government think-tanks.</p><p></p><p>Sikh delegations were warmly received by representatives who lent an attentive ear to the concerns of the Sikh-American community, and offered their support for issues such as discriminatory practices during air travel, injustices faced in the form of xenophobia like hate crimes, bullying in schools etc, and procuring a separate code for Sikhs in future Census and American Community Surveys.</p><p></p><p>Issues related to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) - like Sikhs being singled out for additional screening or incorrectly detained due to mistaken identity, watch list issues and lack of follow up on redress procedures gained considerable support among lawmakers. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren sympathized with the plight of Sikhs discriminated at airports and detained during international travel. Congressman John Garamendi agreed that there is a training issue, and lack of consistency in how these concerns are handled across airports. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's office and Senator Joe Lieberman shared the concern about arbitrary targeting for Sikhs in airports and lack of due process on TRIP complaints, and have offered assistance in furthering dialogue with TSA and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).</p><p></p><p>Another issue that garnered encouragement was the counting of Sikhs in the Census. United Sikhs is part of a nationwide campaign to receive a separate code to count Sikhs in national surveys. As of now, Sikhs who self-identify on the census form under "Some other Race" are automatically coded as Asian Indians with no way to disaggregate data, and therefore no substantial numbers on the number of Sikhs in the country.</p><p></p><p>Congressman Xavier Becerra agrees that having a disaggregated number is important to be able to provide adequate services to the population, and Congresswoman Judy Chu's office offered immediate assistance to get a separate code for Sikhs in upcoming American Community Surveys. Congresswoman Yvette Clark remarked she was "100% supportive of the issue." </p><p></p><p>Among delegates were representatives from California, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC and Washington (State) who brought their own viewpoints and concerns from their respective communities to discussions with lawmakers from their own particular regions.</p><p></p><p>Sahib Kaur, a college student from Virginia, said, "Growing up in this country as an American, I would like to be part of the norm, than be the exception to the rule." Charanjit Kaur Chanana, an educator from Connecticut, stressed the importance of education and awareness to decrease bullying in schools and increase cultural diversity.</p><p></p><p>The Sikh Summit was innovative in the way it brought together law-makers, advocates and, most importantly, community members. Kuldip Singh, President of United Sikhs, particularly emphasized the role of the community in advocating for issues that affect them the most. He said: "It is now crucial for us to be our own advocates. Community members have an important say in policy-making as constituents and as Americans, and more Sikhs should give voice to specific matters that impact their community."</p><p></p><p>Delegates alluded to the long term impact of a multi-lateral effort like the Sikh Summit on future generations. Narinder Singh Malik of Georgia remarked, "We are an integral part of the American society, and we collectively presented our Sikh issues for the benefit of our youth."</p><p></p><p>Jasmeet Singh Jaspal from California echoed a similar sentiment and said, "It was a humbling sight to see Sikh Americans speaking out for the concern of the community, vocalizing local/ national issues to government leaders and taking action for ensuring a better future for generations to come."</p><p></p><p>United Sikhs Director Kashmir Singh is looking forward to working with lawmakers and implementing solutions to Sikh civil rights concerns. "Each lawmaker received a memorandum on Sikh issues, and we have made some recommendations on how to address these issues. We are hoping to be able to continue our work with policymakers and community members on how to translate these thoughts into action and be part of the decision making process that affects our community."</p><p></p><p>The dialogue generated from the Summit and the support from lawmakers on Capitol Hill will form the foundation for proactively seeking and implementing resolutions to Sikh concerns at a policy level, and will be compiled in the 2010 Sikh Summit Report, which will be released shortly.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>2010 Sikh Summit Delegates met with the following lawmakers:</p><p></p><p>Members of United States Congress</p><p>- Albio Sires (NJ-13)</p><p>- Brian Bilbray (CA-50)</p><p>- John Barrow (GA-12)</p><p>- John Garamendi (CA-10)</p><p>- John Lewis (GA-5)</p><p>- Judy Chu (CA)</p><p>- Loretta Sanchez (CA-47)</p><p>- Michael Honda (CA-15)</p><p>- Pete Stark (CA-13)</p><p>- Scott Garrett (NJ-5)</p><p>- Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18)</p><p>- Steve Rothman (NJ-9)</p><p>- Xavier Becerra (CA-31)</p><p>- Yvette Clarke (NY-11)</p><p>- Zoe Lofgren (CA-16)</p><p></p><p>United States Senators</p><p>- Arlen Specter (PA)</p><p>- Benjamin Cardin (MD)</p><p>- Dianne Feinstein (CA)</p><p>- Jim Webb (VA)</p><p>- John Cornyn (TX)</p><p>- Joseph Lieberman (CT)</p><p>- Kay Bailey Hutchison (TX)</p><p>- Kirtsen Gillibrand (NY)</p><p>- Patricia Murray (WA)</p><p>- Sherrod Brown (OH)</p><p></p><p> Additionally, the delegation also met with:</p><p>- House Committee on TSA</p><p>- USCIRF</p><p>- USDOJ Meeting</p><p>- White House Office of Public Engagement </p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>May 13, 2010</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Admin, post: 126494, member: 1"] [B]Sikh Summit on Capitol Hill: U.S. Lawmakers Apprised of Sikh-American Issues[/B] PRESS RELEASE Washington, D.C. In a week-long series of meetings with lawmakers, Sikh organizations and community leaders engaged United States Senators and Members of Congress in a dialogue about issues that most affect Sikhs in the country. The 2010 Sikh Summit was organized by UNITED SIKHS as part of their ongoing advocacy projects to protect Sikh civil and human rights. Issues presented to legislators included Hate and Bias Crimes, Verbal Harassment, and General Xenophobia, Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, Misidentification and Watch-list Issues, Employment Discrimination, TSA and Photo-Identification Issues, a Separate Count of Sikhs in Census, the safety of Sikhs in Pakistan, and the Right to Turban in France and Belgium. The Sikh Summit was a way for leaders of the Sikh community and Sikh organizations across the United States to gather on Capitol Hill and express issues of the Sikh community to Senators, Congress persons and members of government think-tanks. Sikh delegations were warmly received by representatives who lent an attentive ear to the concerns of the Sikh-American community, and offered their support for issues such as discriminatory practices during air travel, injustices faced in the form of xenophobia like hate crimes, bullying in schools etc, and procuring a separate code for Sikhs in future Census and American Community Surveys. Issues related to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) - like Sikhs being singled out for additional screening or incorrectly detained due to mistaken identity, watch list issues and lack of follow up on redress procedures gained considerable support among lawmakers. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren sympathized with the plight of Sikhs discriminated at airports and detained during international travel. Congressman John Garamendi agreed that there is a training issue, and lack of consistency in how these concerns are handled across airports. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's office and Senator Joe Lieberman shared the concern about arbitrary targeting for Sikhs in airports and lack of due process on TRIP complaints, and have offered assistance in furthering dialogue with TSA and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Another issue that garnered encouragement was the counting of Sikhs in the Census. United Sikhs is part of a nationwide campaign to receive a separate code to count Sikhs in national surveys. As of now, Sikhs who self-identify on the census form under "Some other Race" are automatically coded as Asian Indians with no way to disaggregate data, and therefore no substantial numbers on the number of Sikhs in the country. Congressman Xavier Becerra agrees that having a disaggregated number is important to be able to provide adequate services to the population, and Congresswoman Judy Chu's office offered immediate assistance to get a separate code for Sikhs in upcoming American Community Surveys. Congresswoman Yvette Clark remarked she was "100% supportive of the issue." Among delegates were representatives from California, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC and Washington (State) who brought their own viewpoints and concerns from their respective communities to discussions with lawmakers from their own particular regions. Sahib Kaur, a college student from Virginia, said, "Growing up in this country as an American, I would like to be part of the norm, than be the exception to the rule." Charanjit Kaur Chanana, an educator from Connecticut, stressed the importance of education and awareness to decrease bullying in schools and increase cultural diversity. The Sikh Summit was innovative in the way it brought together law-makers, advocates and, most importantly, community members. Kuldip Singh, President of United Sikhs, particularly emphasized the role of the community in advocating for issues that affect them the most. He said: "It is now crucial for us to be our own advocates. Community members have an important say in policy-making as constituents and as Americans, and more Sikhs should give voice to specific matters that impact their community." Delegates alluded to the long term impact of a multi-lateral effort like the Sikh Summit on future generations. Narinder Singh Malik of Georgia remarked, "We are an integral part of the American society, and we collectively presented our Sikh issues for the benefit of our youth." Jasmeet Singh Jaspal from California echoed a similar sentiment and said, "It was a humbling sight to see Sikh Americans speaking out for the concern of the community, vocalizing local/ national issues to government leaders and taking action for ensuring a better future for generations to come." United Sikhs Director Kashmir Singh is looking forward to working with lawmakers and implementing solutions to Sikh civil rights concerns. "Each lawmaker received a memorandum on Sikh issues, and we have made some recommendations on how to address these issues. We are hoping to be able to continue our work with policymakers and community members on how to translate these thoughts into action and be part of the decision making process that affects our community." The dialogue generated from the Summit and the support from lawmakers on Capitol Hill will form the foundation for proactively seeking and implementing resolutions to Sikh concerns at a policy level, and will be compiled in the 2010 Sikh Summit Report, which will be released shortly. 2010 Sikh Summit Delegates met with the following lawmakers: Members of United States Congress - Albio Sires (NJ-13) - Brian Bilbray (CA-50) - John Barrow (GA-12) - John Garamendi (CA-10) - John Lewis (GA-5) - Judy Chu (CA) - Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) - Michael Honda (CA-15) - Pete Stark (CA-13) - Scott Garrett (NJ-5) - Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) - Steve Rothman (NJ-9) - Xavier Becerra (CA-31) - Yvette Clarke (NY-11) - Zoe Lofgren (CA-16) United States Senators - Arlen Specter (PA) - Benjamin Cardin (MD) - Dianne Feinstein (CA) - Jim Webb (VA) - John Cornyn (TX) - Joseph Lieberman (CT) - Kay Bailey Hutchison (TX) - Kirtsen Gillibrand (NY) - Patricia Murray (WA) - Sherrod Brown (OH) Additionally, the delegation also met with: - House Committee on TSA - USCIRF - USDOJ Meeting - White House Office of Public Engagement May 13, 2010 [/QUOTE]
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